Core JavaServer Faces

For entry level JSF developers the book would be extremely helpful. It takes you through the basics very well, and explains it in a simple concise mannger. However, if you are an intermediate to advanced JSF developer the book does not help much in understanding the deepers dos and don'ts of JSF - this while about 50% of the book are covering the very basics of the JSF basics.Sections that would be helpful in the book are:1. Developing for proper handling of the back button.2. Older JSF issues in rebinding in ViewScope to the already initialized properties and how to circumvent.3. Handling forms (and form resubmission) and guidelines on when to redirect, link and post (related to back button).4. The FacesContext and all its gloryIn short - a very nice book for those starting with JSF - if you however are looking for the JSF secrets and expert advice - then this book is not for you.Gwie

This book was a very good introduction to JSF for me, coming from traditional Java programming. It is well structured, and explains many mysteries. Still I am struggling a bit in order to replace my applet/webstart client patterns with maintainable JSF patterns. Maybe it is because I haven't read the entire book carefully yet, there is a lot of information here, and maybe it is because I need to do some rethinking.Even so, this book is a good start, and I recommend it to anyone in the same situation.

OUt of the many JSF books around the Third edition of CJSF has got to be the best.The author clearly introduces basic bean management, navigation, validation and conversions. The book covers JSf 1 and 2, so no one will be left out.All of the new developers on my team are constantly stealing this book from me.

Good coverage of the fundamentals necessary for a solid foundation.The flow could be improved. At times the authors jumped from point x to point y assuming the readers can see the logic. But I found them to be very long jumps. Still a very good book.

It simplifies the grammatical jargon we are used to in other Java Books.The expressions are so simplified to the extent that it "release my life from the grip of trouble".The author use common sense approach to catch my attention.

Far too many books these days fail to actually tell you what you need to know, and fail to prioritize the "must knows" from the "extras". Actually, far too many are just plain wrong in some critical aspect. This, however, is well written from a teaching/learning perspective, and also complete, relevant, well prioritized. Oh, and right :)

The binding of this book is terrible, and I take good care of my books. The content inside is good though.

The book contains a thorough explanation of the components that make up JSF and provides plenty of complete examples. I gave me everything I need to get started developing JSF applications.

I had previously tried an earlier version of JSF and had found it difficult to do anything beyond simple. However this book has taught me how how to do so much more. I can now create composites, incorporate JavaScript that speaks to the server, create tabs, use AJAX an so on. All this without using any external frameworks. Even better, I am beginning to understand the core framework. I am still far from being an expert but I am feeling confident and capable. If it wasn't obvious, I should add that I am enjoying this book and finding it an easy, logical, read.

Don't buy - it will make you unhappy.For instance the login example in the first chapter is difficult to set up,It glibly talks about the use of IDEs. For example do you need Glassfish in Eclipse if you are using tomcat.Its has one sentence in how to 'GET' your code into the IDE you are using.Eclipse uses IMPORT ... but how do you import it.It uses the concept of beans and glibly explains what they are.Maybe you are an expert - you can unravel it. Worst book ive picked up

This is a great book for learning about JSF.It's written in a style very similar to the excellent Core Java books (also co-authored by Cay Horstmann and also highly recommended) that allows you to almost skim read through the material at first to get a feel for the new ideas and concepts while also providing lots of practical examples and advice that then makes the book indespensible as a reference when developing your own applications.

Another excellent work by Cay Horstmann, the author of Big Java and Core Java. An easy to follow and understand style with hints and useful advice for every step of the development of your Java based web application/site - starting from configuring your IDE to developping custom tags. It could alone provide you with all necessary tools and knowledge to develop a personal project using Java, GlassFish and AJAX.The only reason I didn't put a five star mark is because the book has a somewhat basic coverage of working with the databases and persistence. For these I had to explore Amazon in search of another manuals.

Diese Rezension bezieht sich auf die Qualität der Kindl Edition.a) Das Kindl Inhaltsverzeichnis (Inhalt) ist nur mit Einschränkungen nutzbar, da hier nur Verweise auf einzelne Kapitel möglich sind. Man springt also immer zum Inhaltsverzeichnis des Buches um von dort aus zu navigieren. Bei einem Fachbuch wo man zum Nachschlagen schnell zwischen Kapiteln wechseln möchte schlecht.b) Der dargestellte Beispielquellcode ist nicht in Schriftform abgelegt, sondern als Bild und zwar in einer grauenhaften Qualität und zum Teil sehr unleserlich. Dies betrifft nicht einzelne Codezeilen sondern nur mehrzeilige Beispiele.c) Tabellen sind ebenfalls als Bilder eingebunden und zwar in der gleichen schlechten Qualität. Das führt natürliche ebenfalls dazu, dass diese nicht in die Suche einbezogen werden.Inhaltlich ist an dem Buch nichts auszusetzen, einige Dinge wie z.B. eine genauere Beschreibung der Facelets Tags fehlen, sie sind lediglich als Tabelle abgelegt (als Bild).Der reine Inhalt käme sicher auf vier Sterne aber zwei weitere muss ich der Kindl Edition abziehen.